SV2 is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Director of Impact Investing to lead and expand its impact investing practice, raise awareness in the broader ecosystem, and assist with donor recruitment through relationship-building. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating & Portfolio Officer, this role will involve close collaboration with the entire SV2 team. The Director will facilitate and grow SV2's impact investing initiatives while building a donor pipeline by engaging with the Bay Area impact investing community to attract new Donor Partners. This position is essential for a small, dynamic staff team that works flexibly and collaboratively to support SV2’s mission.
about Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund
Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund (SV2) is a nonprofit learning community that aims to enhance equity in the Bay Area through innovative giving, encompassing grantmaking, impact investing, and immersive learning. SV2 employs a trust-based philanthropy approach, providing unrestricted multi-year grants to diverse, mission-driven nonprofits while also investing in early-stage companies that prioritize social or environmental impact, particularly those led by underrepresented founders. Additionally, SV2 offers educational opportunities through immersive learning trips and workshops that focus on various aspects of nonprofit management and promoting justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Qualifications
Passion for social change and commitment to equity
10+ years’ professional experience demonstrating emotional intelligence, facilitation and collaboration skills, and strong professional judgment
3+ years’ experience managing a combination of duties related to this position’s investment-related responsibilities, including one or more of the following:
Investment pipeline development
Due diligence on prospective investments
Facilitation of investment decision-making
Portfolio management
Measurement and presentation of portfolio social impact
Excellent writing and public speaking skills, with the ability to engage and motivate a wide range of audiences
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners
Demonstrated success working effectively in fast-paced, collaborative, fluid work environments
Ability to work independently, take initiative and participate as a highly-effective team member
Strong organizational skills, with outstanding attention to detail
Experience delivering programming virtually or ability to learn this skill
Comfort with using or ability to learn a wide variety of technology platforms
Excellent judgment, flexibility, good humor, and humility
Responsibilies
Pitch Meetings and Diligence
Source and screen companies that present to SV2 Partners at monthly pitch meetings
Facilitate monthly pitch meetings on Zoom
Manage all diligence by leading diligence teams and/or equipping Partner teams to conduct diligence
Design and lead monthly Investment Committee meetings, including diligence presentations and investment votes
Manage administrative details for the entire process
May manage one or more interns who also support SV2’s impact investing practice
Portfolio Management
Work with the Investment Committee to define goals for portfolio performance, including both social and financial return
Refine the criteria and metrics SV2 uses to measure social and environmental impact
Communicate portfolio impact to the broader partnership and sector
Design and facilitate SV2’s annual portfolio review meeting
Manage relationship with Impact Assets, SV2’s DAF holder and investor of record
Develop and cultivate relationships with the founders of SV2’s portfolio companies
Expand and Deepen SV2’s Impact Investing Practice
Plan and execute both introductory and advanced learning sessions on a variety of impact investing topics to engage an audience with a range of experience
Build network of values aligned investors and funds for dealflow sharing and other collaboration
Explore and recommend ways to grow SV2’s impact investing practice, potentially including creative investment vehicles
Donor Partner Recruitment
Actively contribute to SV2’s revenue generation by connecting prospective Donor Partners with CEO for further cultivation
Represent SV2 at impact investing sector events to raise SV2’s public profile and identify prospective Donor Partners
COmpensation and Benefits
The annual starting salary for the Director of Impact Investing is $120,000 - $140,000, commensurate with experience. This position meets the exemption requirements as defined by state and federal law. It is designed as a full time position, but could also be restructured as a part time position for the right candidate. Hours are generally regular business hours, with occasional evening commitments. SV2’s benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403b retirement plan with employer match, funds for professional development, 13 paid holidays, and five weeks of paid time off per year.
To Apply
To apply, please send a cover letter and your resume (in one PDF) with the subject line in the following format -- YOUR NAME, DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR -- to opportunity@sv2.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to hearing from you!
